India U19 vs Australia U19, 2nd Youth ODI (2025): Match Report, Highlights & Analysis

India U-19 vs. Australia U-19: Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller at the Oval

So, back on September 24, 2025, the India Under-19 cricket team was still on its tour of Australia, playing the second Youth One Day International (ODI) at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane. After a great win in the first match, the Indian team wanted to keep the positive energy going. But, the Australian team really wanted to get even and tie the series.

Man, what a game this was! India put up a decent score. Then, they really started to put stress on the Aussie U-19s by doing some quality bowling and smart fielding. We even watched special stuff from individual players. There was a record broken, and both teams tried out some shocking strategies. So let's get right into it and reveal exactly what went down, bit by bit.

Toss, Team Lineups, and Game Plans

The Australian U-19s were lucky the coin toss went in their favor, and they chose to bowl first. It looks like they had trust in their bowlers and felt like they could handle chasing whatever score they were faced with.

India went with a pretty strong batting lineup. Players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, and Abhigyan Kundu were all playing. Their plan looked simple and transparent: post a huge score, and keep the Aussie batters under control with skillful bowling.

India's Batting: Big Hits and Good Partnerships

• India's batting was a mixed bag. They had a powerful start, they had to get back on track, and they even broke a record.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi really made his presence known early with a quick 70, blasting six balls over the boundary for sixes. That means he now holds the record for the highest number of sixes in a Youth ODI career, besting Unmukt Chand. And he did all that in just 10 innings, which is awesome.
• Vihaan Malhotra was nearly identical, also racking up 70 runs.
• Abhigyan Kundu contributed a helpful 71 runs.
• Even though they lost batsmen at various points, the Indian side eventually got past the 300-run mark. By the close of their innings, they had scored 300 runs in 49.4 overs!
• A few other batters chipped in a little, too.

Overall, India’s batting was a blend of aggressive hitting and calm, consistent gameplay. Even with losing wickets this and that, they never looked in too much danger.

Australia's Chase and India's Bowling Prowess

The Australian U-19s had their work cut out for them, chasing down 300. The Indian bowlers knew they had to be spot-on, to not give easy runs to the Aussies.

The first few overs had everybody waiting. The pitch was helping slightly, and India tried to benefit from any movement on show. Australia’s innings included times when it seemed like they might sneak their way back into the game, but they kept on losing huge wickets. India’s bowlers really stepped up and protected their score, which resulted in less scores and no large partnerships to expand on.

Crucial Moments in the Game

• A lot of things allowed India to win.
• The way Suryavanshi hit sixes was excellent! The way he attacked the bowling made the game more entertaining.
• The scores from Malhotra and Kundu aided in protecting the innings.
• The wickets fell when the Australians were trying to create a partnership. India found a method to stop it.
• The Indian bowlers worked hard and made the other team have a bad time.

India U19 vs Australia U19 – 2nd Youth ODI Key Stats

Category	Highlights
India’s Total	300 all out in 49.4 overs
Top Scorers	Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 70 (6 sixes), Vihaan Malhotra – 70, Abhigyan Kundu – 71
Record Alert	Suryavanshi broke Youth ODI six-hitting record (39 career sixes)
Australia’s Position	64/4 in 21 overs (struggled under chase pressure)
Series Status	India lead 1–0 in 3-match Youth ODI series

What This Win Shows

With this win, India U-19 is in a good position. They're up 1-0 in the series which makes young players, such as Suryavanshi, Malhotra, and Kundu more confident. For Australia U-19, the game showed that chasing a big score can be a nightmare. There can also be learning experiences to pick up.

Key things to work on:

Australia U-19 needs to learn how to better respond to being behind, based on scores. India's middle order should be more consistent. India needs to improve in some parts such as fielding.

On the bright side

Australia U-19 will want to win when the next match arrives. India is going to be certain about their victory, and it'll be awesome to watch if they follow their strategy. Maybe Suryavanshi will break his record soon after.